diet

Gastrointestinal

Free at last

Gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free… the rise of free-from foods shows no signs of abating.

14 Jun 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Healthy living

Bridging the nutrient gap

With the findings of a new report highlighting significant nutrient deficiency, there's plenty of opportunity for pharmacy staff to help customers to bridge the gap.

18 Apr 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Mental health

Keeping the doctor away

An apple a day keeps the doctor away may be true, but what other considerations are there for child health?

12 Feb 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

Clock watch

Watching what we eat has long been the cornerstone of dieting and keeping healthy but new research suggests there might be more to managing weight than simply what we tuck into

14 Dec 2017 , 4 Min Article

Healthy living

The cold hard facts

Every winter runny noses, coughs and congestion threaten to take out every man, woman and child. So how can pharmacy teams help customers take preventative steps to stop a dreaded cold setting in?

23 Oct 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

Problems of the lower GI tract

Some symptoms of lower gastrointestinal disorders can be vague and overlapping, so careful questioning of customers is required

13 Sep 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Heart health

Healthy heart debate

Knowing what to eat and what not to eat for the benefit of our health can be confusing, especially as there’s conflicting information.

17 Aug 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Healthy living

A better diet cuts congenital defect risk

Eating a good quality diet during the year before conception may protect against congenital heart malformations

28 Aug 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

Spend in right places to tackle obesity epidemic

Spending more on bariatric surgery than lifestyle interventions is "inexplicable and unacceptableâ€, say MPs

20 Apr 2015 , 1 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management

An apple a day keeps the pharmacist away

Eating apples may cut visits to pharmacists, a new study suggests

17 Apr 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

Food, pharmacy and feeling good

Pharmacies can demonstrate the contribution they can make to weight loss and digestive conditions despite tough proposals

14 Apr 2015 , 3 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management

Diet and nutrition category review

Potential dieters need good advice on healthy eating and exercise

27 Jan 2015 , 3 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

The five ages of nutrition

ConsideringÂ dietary issues particular to each age group

07 Oct 2014 , 3 Min Article

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